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YR02 YFS

2002 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,677 mi
Last recorded120,677 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Hyundai Accent55,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 YFS
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM***** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear ** EXHAUST FLANGE/BOLTS, BADLY CORRODED **

Rear *** TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING***

Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM***** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear ** EXHAUST FLANGE/BOLTS, BADLY CORRODED **

Rear *** TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING***

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,516 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** TYRES UNDER, AND OVER INFLATED***

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,412 miles

*** N/S/R TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING,INNER SIDEWALL ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 8.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Nov 2014 111,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

*** N/S/R TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING,INNER SIDEWALL ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 5.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 8.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

*** REAR TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,619 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 103,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,578 miles

*** O/S/R TYRE , TUBELESS VALVE COVERED BY WHEEL TRIM ***

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,578 miles

*** O/S/R TYRE , TUBELESS VALVE COVERED BY WHEEL TRIM ***

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,844 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 87,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 73,996 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,996 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 60,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,803 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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YR02 YFS is a 2002 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 55,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 YFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR02 YFS is a 2002 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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